Suchergebnisse

1. Historical context -- 2. The community -- 3. The household and married life -- 4. The mechanics of making a match -- 5. The union : ceremonial and celebration -- 6. Further ceremonial : some of the wider implications of marriage -- 7. Conclusion : the pivotal role of marriage.

"This book investigates how intricately language, food, and culture interact in Japanese society and culture. Natsuko Tsujimura approaches the language of food in Japanese as a vital component of communication by examining intrinsic mechanisms of the language and the broader social meaning it brings to society"--